Kansas City Chiefs vs. Buffalo Bills: Playoff history continues Sunday
Updated: 4:13 PM CST Jan 20, 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs’ biggest rivals are now in the path to a potential three-peat.The Chiefs will play the Buffalo Bills in Sunday’s AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium.It will be the fourth playoff game between the franchises since January 2021 and the seventh overall.It will also be the ninth showdown between quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen.A Chiefs win sends them to New Orleans and gives them a chance at a historic third straight Super Bowl title.The Bills, who made four straight Super Bowls in the 1990s, are looking for their first Lombardi Trophy.Here’s a look at the playoff history between the franchises:Jan. 1, 1967:The Chiefs went on the road to Buffalo and defeated the Bills 31-7 to win the AFL Championship. Quarterback Len Dawson was 16 of 24 in the game for 227 yards and two touchdown passes. His 29-yard touchdown pass to Fred Arbanas kicked off the scoring, and a second 29-yard touchdown pass to Otis Taylor was the game-winner. By winning the game, the Chiefs appeared in the NFL’s first Super Bowl against the Green Bay Packers, losing 35-10. Future Kansas City Chiefs head coach Marty Schottenheimer was a linebacker on the Bills team.Jan. 5, 1992:In the middle of a run that saw the franchise win four straight AFC championships, the Buffalo Bills made short work of the Chiefs in the 1991 AFC Divisional Round. Buffalo jumped out to a 24-0 lead on its way to a 37-14 win. Chiefs quarterback Mark Vlasic threw four interceptions in the game. Bills quarterback Jim Kelly threw for 273 yards and three touchdown passes, two to wide receiver Andre Reed. Bills running backs Thurman Thomas and Kenneth Davis combined for 175 yards on 43 carries. The Bills outgained Kansas City 448-213.Jan. 23, 1994:For the second time in three seasons, the Chiefs traveled to Buffalo, this time to win the AFC Championship. But the Bills had other ideas, winning their fourth straight title with a 30-13 victory. Chiefs quarterback Joe Montana was injured early in the third quarter, finishing 9 of 23 for 125 yards and one interception. Backup quarterback Dave Krieg guided the Chiefs on their lone touchdown drive, ending the game 16 of 29 for 198 yards. Bills running back Thurman Thomas was the player of the game, finishing with 208 total yards and three rushing touchdowns. A three-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter put the game away.Jan. 24, 2021:Coming off a Super Bowl title, the Chiefs were looking to return to the big game. The Chiefs’ offense took over after the Bills jumped out to a 9-0 lead. Kansas City scored 21 points in the second quarter to take a 21-12 halftime lead. They extended the lead to 38-15 midway through the fourth quarter. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes finished 29 of 38 for 325 yards and three touchdowns. Tyreek Hill had nine receptions for 172 yards, while Travis Kelce had 13 catches for 118 yards and two touchdowns.Jan. 23, 2022:In one of the most famous games in league history, the Chiefs outlasted the Bills 42-36 in the AFC Divisional Round. The teams scored a combined four times in the game’s final two minutes. Mahomes led the Chiefs on a 13-second drive to tie the game at 36-36. After winning the coin toss in overtime, Mahomes found Kelce from eight yards out to win the game. The game led to the NFL changing its overtime rules. Mahomes finished with 378 yards and three touchdowns. Hill caught 11 passes for 150 yards, while Kelce had eight receptions for 96 yards. Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis finished with four touchdown receptions. Quarterback Josh Allen was 27 of 37 for 329 yards and four touchdowns. There were six lead changes in the game and three ties.Jan. 21, 2024:After a disappointing loss to the Bills in the regular season, the Chiefs won another postseason game against the Bills, this time in Buffalo. Bills kicker Tyler Bass missed a late field goal that would have tied the game. Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce had two touchdown receptions and 75 receiving yards. Mahomes had two touchdown passes through the air, while Allen accounted for three total touchdowns. The game featured five lead changes, including three in the second half.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. —The Kansas City Chiefs’ biggest rivals are now in the path to a potential three-peat.
The Chiefs will play the Buffalo Bills in Sunday’s AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium.
It will be the fourth playoff game between the franchises since January 2021 and the seventh overall.
It will also be the ninth showdown between quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen.
A Chiefs win sends them to New Orleans and gives them a chance at a historic third straight Super Bowl title.
The Bills, who made four straight Super Bowls in the 1990s, are looking for their first Lombardi Trophy.
Here’s a look at the playoff history between the franchises:
Jan. 1, 1967:
The Chiefs went on the road to Buffalo and defeated the Bills 31-7 to win the AFL Championship. Quarterback Len Dawson was 16 of 24 in the game for 227 yards and two touchdown passes. His 29-yard touchdown pass to Fred Arbanas kicked off the scoring, and a second 29-yard touchdown pass to Otis Taylor was the game-winner. By winning the game, the Chiefs appeared in the NFL’s first Super Bowl against the Green Bay Packers, losing 35-10. Future Kansas City Chiefs head coach Marty Schottenheimer was a linebacker on the Bills team.
Jan. 5, 1992:
In the middle of a run that saw the franchise win four straight AFC championships, the Buffalo Bills made short work of the Chiefs in the 1991 AFC Divisional Round. Buffalo jumped out to a 24-0 lead on its way to a 37-14 win. Chiefs quarterback Mark Vlasic threw four interceptions in the game. Bills quarterback Jim Kelly threw for 273 yards and three touchdown passes, two to wide receiver Andre Reed. Bills running backs Thurman Thomas and Kenneth Davis combined for 175 yards on 43 carries. The Bills outgained Kansas City 448-213.
Jan. 23, 1994:
For the second time in three seasons, the Chiefs traveled to Buffalo, this time to win the AFC Championship. But the Bills had other ideas, winning their fourth straight title with a 30-13 victory. Chiefs quarterback Joe Montana was injured early in the third quarter, finishing 9 of 23 for 125 yards and one interception. Backup quarterback Dave Krieg guided the Chiefs on their lone touchdown drive, ending the game 16 of 29 for 198 yards. Bills running back Thurman Thomas was the player of the game, finishing with 208 total yards and three rushing touchdowns. A three-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter put the game away.
Jan. 24, 2021:
Coming off a Super Bowl title, the Chiefs were looking to return to the big game. The Chiefs’ offense took over after the Bills jumped out to a 9-0 lead. Kansas City scored 21 points in the second quarter to take a 21-12 halftime lead. They extended the lead to 38-15 midway through the fourth quarter. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes finished 29 of 38 for 325 yards and three touchdowns. Tyreek Hill had nine receptions for 172 yards, while Travis Kelce had 13 catches for 118 yards and two touchdowns.
Jan. 23, 2022:
In one of the most famous games in league history, the Chiefs outlasted the Bills 42-36 in the AFC Divisional Round. The teams scored a combined four times in the game’s final two minutes. Mahomes led the Chiefs on a 13-second drive to tie the game at 36-36. After winning the coin toss in overtime, Mahomes found Kelce from eight yards out to win the game. The game led to the NFL changing its overtime rules. Mahomes finished with 378 yards and three touchdowns. Hill caught 11 passes for 150 yards, while Kelce had eight receptions for 96 yards. Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis finished with four touchdown receptions. Quarterback Josh Allen was 27 of 37 for 329 yards and four touchdowns. There were six lead changes in the game and three ties.
Jan. 21, 2024:
After a disappointing loss to the Bills in the regular season, the Chiefs won another postseason game against the Bills, this time in Buffalo. Bills kicker Tyler Bass missed a late field goal that would have tied the game. Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce had two touchdown receptions and 75 receiving yards. Mahomes had two touchdown passes through the air, while Allen accounted for three total touchdowns. The game featured five lead changes, including three in the second half.
